| Level | Item |
| Reference Number (click to see whole series/group) | OV44/191 |
| Extent | 1 file |
| Title | STERLING AND STERLING AREA POLICY: STERLING BALANCES - BASLE ARRANGEMENTS AND STERLING GUARANTEE NEGOTIATIONS |
| Date | 1 May 1971 - 30 Jun 1971 |
| Description | European Economic Community (EEC) and need to limit sterling balances. Malaysia. International Monetary Fund (IMF) slightly wider margins. Renewal and reduction in Minimum Sterling Proportions (MSP's). Rippon statement of 7 June 1971 to EEC Ministers on orderly and gradual rundown of sterling balances. Guidance for Posts. Prime Minister's statement in Commons. Proposal to reduce MSP's by 10%. |
| Original Reference | CBP802_06v21A |
| Keyword | Basel |